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6 min read • 6 Oct 2026

76ers 120, Knicks 97: Scenes from a sleepy scrimmage

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 5: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 5, 2026 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena i...

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2 min read • 6 Oct 2026

Clippers' Max Strus to miss start of season with partially torn plantar fascia

The Los Angeles Clippers cannot catch a break.The team announced that Max Strus suffered a partial tear of the plantar fascia in his right foot during Sunday's preseason game. He will be re-evaluated in four weeks, w...

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5 min read • 6 Oct 2026

Hawks have strong second half, but lose 132-123 to Grizzlies in first preseason game

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 5: Dyson Daniels #5 of the Atlanta Hawks dribbles the ball during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on October 5, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ackn...

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3 min read • 6 Oct 2026

Knicks struggle shooting in first preseason game, fall to 76ers

The Knicks played their first game since winning Game 5 of the NBA Finals, as the starters shook off some rust and the bench fought to earn minutes in a 120-97 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.Here are some takeaways...-- ...

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3 min read • 6 Oct 2026

Walker Kessler, Austin Reaves out vs. Kings in preseason opener

EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to the media during NBA Media Day on September 28, 2026 at UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, California. NOTE TO USER: User expre...

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6 min read • 6 Oct 2026

Brown, Edgecombe dominant, but Hukporti injury looms over Sixers’ preseason win vs. Knicks

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 5: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the game against the New York Knicks during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 5, 2026 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in ...

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2 min read • 6 Oct 2026

Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler sitting out of Lakers’ preseason opener at Kings

SACRAMENTO — The Lakers will be without two of their top three players in their preseason opener.Star guard Austin Reaves and marquee free agency addition Walker Kessler won’t be available Monday night against the Ki...

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5 min read • 6 Oct 2026

As a Mavericks fan, it’s usually the hope that kills you

“It’s the hope that kills you.”It’s a line from the TV show Ted Lasso, of course. And whether you’re a Dallas Mavericks fan, or an FC Richmond fan, you understand.The Dallas Mavericks were in the Finals just 8...

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2 min read • 6 Oct 2026

Clippers injury woes pile up with latest Max Strus update

The Los Angeles Clippers’ preseason injury toll took another blow on Sunday, after veteran forward Max Strus exited Sunday’s preseason 104-101 victory in Hawaii against the Golden State Warriors with a non-contact in...

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2 min read • 6 Oct 2026

Dillon Brooks, John Collins involved in dustup in Suns-Pistons preseason game

DETROIT – Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks didn’t waste any time living up to his villain persona.He drew a technical foul with 7:23 left in the first quarter of Phoenix’s preseason opener on Monday, Oct. 5, agai...

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4 min read • 6 Oct 2026

Adou Thiero sees ‘great opportunity’ for himself during Lakers’ preseason

SACRAMENTO — Adou Thiero is going to have an opportunity with the Lakers he didn’t have this time last year. And he’s cherishing it.Lakers forward Adou Thiero spoke with reporters ahead of the team’s preseason o...

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3 min read • 6 Oct 2026

Steph Curry reminds us that preseason results don’t matter

HONOLULU, HI - OCTOBER 4: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball during the game against the LA Clippers during the 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 4, 2026 at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Cente...

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